Alex Urband

By Ryan Gest

Alex Urband, Houston sophomore, couldn’t be summed up as anything less than a unique individual. After her senior year of high school, Urband was given the opportunity to travel to Europe in what she describes as “the best time I ever had.” During her journey Urband witnessed the sights and the cultures of Spain, Italy, and France.
Back on campus, Urband collects designer purses that bear names such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci. “I started in the seventh grade and now I have eight,” said a relaxed Urband. She spends much of her time shopping with friends, but there is a size gap between massive Houston and tiny Nacogdoches.
“I really miss Houston,” said Urband. Coming to a small town has been hard for her and Nacogdoches lacks many of the restaurants and activities she is accustomed to. One in particular is Chipottle, a popular Mexican food restaurant only based in larger cities like Houston, Austin, and Dallas. Among other things the shopping opportunities is East Texas don’t quite meet her standards.
Like everyone in the world, Urband likes to be entertained. She listens to a lot of acoustic and classic rock music. She mentioned artists like Brand New and Bob Marley. Urband also enjoys watching movies on occasion. Her tastes range from “Dazed and Confused” to “Clueless”, which is an eclectic mix of comedy and what Urband calls “girl movies.” She also has a strong love for television listing “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Desperate House Wives”, and the “Real World”, three currently popular.
Even with all of this Urband makes time for school. She says that she enjoys school. She chose to major in public relations because she is social and approachable. Urband says the main reason she goes to SFA is because she enjoys her friends, in particular her roommate, who she says is her best friend.
Urband can be described as a laid back person who takes life one day at a time. Though she spends a lot of her time working hard, she takes a few moments out of life to spend time with her friends and simply enjoy herself. Urband is a person almost anyone could sit down and have a conversation with.